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Job Summary

Develops, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes clinical research budgets, including research coverage analyses. Reviews and negotiates financial language within research contracts. Reviews financial language within study's informed consent(s). Inputs financial data into the Clinical Trials Management System. Assists with post award management. Assists management and other stakeholders to prepare accurate and timely financial reports. Oversees Research Billing Compliance process.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Health Services Administration or related field (OR) 4 years of related progressive research experience
• 3-5 years of experience in medical billing or research budget negotiation
• Proficient in excel and accounting software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1-3 years of experience in finance or account setting highly preferred.
• Ability to develop and negotiate research budgets.
• Ability to generate research project coverage analyses.
• Knowledge of specific research billing requirements and regulations (i.e. ICD/CPT codes).
• Ability to use complex mathematical techniques to generate budgets and provide productivity assessments.
• Understands financial implications of, and negotiates, payment terms within research contracts.
• Understands financial language within the research contract and utilizes the language to review and negotiate the language of the study's informed consent form to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to understand and assist with post award management of grants from a variety of sources (i.e. Federal, State, Local, and/or private foundation).
• Able to communicate information clearly and concisely to internal and external groups.
• Demonstrates competency in financial/statistical reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate at a high level within a Clinical Trials Management System.
• Ability to oversee Research billing and ensure process is compliant.